Benais is a commune located in the Indre-et-Loire department of France, nestled within the Loire Valley. The region features a diverse landscape characterized by the Loire River, extensive vineyards, and rural areas. This terrain provides varied opportunities for outdoor activities, including several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, hiking, and jogging.
Benais offers a range of outdoor activities for various interests and skill levels. The area provides more than 50 routes…
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4.1
(8)
23
riders
28.3km
01:38
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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(4)
12
riders
32.9km
01:58
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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10
riders
18.8km
01:06
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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13
riders
39.5km
02:20
180m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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14
runners
27.7km
03:22
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

17
runners
36.8km
04:32
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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7
runners
10.6km
01:07
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5
runners
18.1km
01:54
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.0
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12
riders
29.9km
02:31
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
riders
33.2km
02:07
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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14
riders
40.9km
03:07
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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7
riders
33.4km
01:54
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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4.0
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13
riders
43.2km
02:05
80m
80m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
45.9km
02:01
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
riders
40.5km
01:58
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
55.7km
02:36
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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10
hikers
7.94km
02:07
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

6
hikers
10.8km
02:47
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4
hikers
7.42km
01:59
90m
90m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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5
hikers
24.7km
06:26
170m
170m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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16
riders
107km
06:59
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

8
riders
55.2km
03:40
380m
380m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

6
riders
64.3km
03:51
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

16
riders
157km
08:54
420m
420m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Benais offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features 67 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.58 stars from more than 4,600 visitors.
Benais is strategically located along or near "La Loire à Vélo," a long-distance cycling route known for its flat, well-paved surfaces. Cyclists can explore picturesque villages, châteaux, and vineyards. For detailed routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Benais guide.
Touring cyclists can utilize the "La Loire à Vélo" network, which features greenways and routes suitable for exploring the Loire Valley. The region offers a mix of natural beauty and historical sites. More information can be found in the Cycling around Benais guide.
Benais offers opportunities for mountain biking, particularly in its vineyards and rural areas. Some segments may be unpaved and challenging, catering to off-road experiences. The MTB Trails around Benais guide provides specific route information.
The diverse terrain around Benais, including vineyard tracks and forested sections, provides interesting gravel biking routes. These routes can offer more adventurous off-road experiences. Consult the Gravel biking around Benais guide for details.
Benais offers 14 hiking routes through its rural landscapes, vineyards, and forested sections. These trails allow exploration of the Loire Valley's natural beauty. Specific routes are detailed in the Hiking around Benais guide.
Cyclists in Benais can experience the Loire River, known for its natural beauty and diverse birdlife. The region also features extensive vineyards, particularly those of the Bourgueil appellation, and unique tufa caves carved into the rock.
The "La Loire à Vélo" network, accessible from Benais, includes many predominantly flat sections and greenways closed to motor vehicles. These characteristics make many routes suitable for family cycling. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the general cycling guides.
The Loire Valley is renowned for its magnificent châteaux, such as Château de Langeais and Montsoreau Castle, which are often accessible via cycling routes. These historical sites provide cultural stops during rides through the region.
The outdoor routes in Benais are popular among komoot users, with more than 4,600 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
For official information regarding the commune of Benais, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Benais can be contacted. Their official website is benais.fr, and their phone number is +33247973011.

